Why has Turkey's currency collapsed? – video

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Turkey is on the verge of an economic crisis. The country’s currency hit a record low, dropping by more than 40%. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is pointing the finger at the US. Although US sanctions and tariffs contributed to the lira’s retreat, many economists believe Erdoğan’s authoritarian control over monetary policy has pushed Turkey’s economy towards danger